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Don't be shocked if...(Baldelli Rumor)

For what its worth I had the chance to talk to a friend of a friend in Duneden Fla. last week that when asked who he thought would be the Yankee CF said ROCCO.First off this guy although is nice enough but hates the Yanks, works for another team in the AL east in the player development department (As much as I can say).He said that when things are settled in Tampa teams feel that Baldelli will be the odd man out for the right price.The Rays have Crawford,Gaithright,Gomez and get this want to move Cantu to a corner spot.With that said I guess Rocco has been working out and if he proves to be sound will fetch some talent in return.I forgot but was reminded it wasn't just his elbow but his leg that went under the knife last year so I guess he has to show himself.Well I guess it's lot of what if's but after hearing what he had to say I won't be shocked if his name surfaces.I said what about Hunter and he said he will cost alot in trade and cash and doesn't have a good clubhouse rep. and Pierre in many opinions isn't a NY type guy.I also didn't realize how many times he was thrown out.I guess he also gets down big time when he slumps and I guess thats not a good thing in the NY spotlite.

Re: Don't be shocked if...(Baldelli Rumor)

"The Rays' planned Saturday meeting with Rocco Baldelli to discuss a five- or six-year deal was delayed until at least the end of the week.
Apparently, the Rays want to concentrate on their managerial and front office openings for now."

I was under the impression the DRays wanted to lock him up long term.

He has had two major operations this past year.
"Rocco Baldelli and Devil Rays director of baseball development Andrew Friedman will meet Saturday to begin preliminary discussions on a long-term deal.
He's eligible for arbitration for the first time. Baldelli said he is completely recovered from the left knee injury that kept him out the first three months of this past season. He also said he continues to rehabilitate the right elbow injury that kept him out the rest of the season, and he expects to be fully recovered in time for spring training."

Re: Don't be shocked if...(Baldelli Rumor)

When Baldelli does return, the TB OF will be crowded. Crawford, Gomes are keepers. Huff is your part time DH, so you are left with Baldelli, Gathright, and your 30+yr old rookie, Hollins. My guess is Hollins would be the most expendable. Gathright has speed but NO plate discipline.

With Lee and Gonzalez filing for FA, my guess is that they would want an IF-Andy Phillips?

Re: Don't be shocked if...(Baldelli Rumor)

Originally Posted by nydeano

When Baldelli does return, the TB OF will be crowded. Crawford, Gomes are keepers. Huff is your part time DH, so you are left with Baldelli, Gathright, and your 30+yr old rookie, Hollins. My guess is Hollins would be the most expendable. Gathright has speed but NO plate discipline.

With Lee and Gonzalez filing for FA, my guess is that they would want an IF-Andy Phillips?

I would do a Baldelli-Phillips straight-up trade in an instant. Never gonna happen though. Even the Rays aren't THAT desperate.

Re: Don't be shocked if...(Baldelli Rumor)

Warwick is Southern RI and is split between Yankees and Red Sox fans. Old time Italians tended to be Yankee fans as Joe D. brought respect! I don't know where the Baldellis would fit in this picture....

Re: Don't be shocked if...(Baldelli Rumor)

Listen don't loose sleep over this .It's a rumor and speculation.It comes from a credible sourse but the Yanks are only 1 of many with intrest.I just put it out to show there is some intrest.If you loose sleep over evry rumor in the Hot Stove you'll never make it till spring.

Re: Don't be shocked if...(Baldelli Rumor)

Baldelli doesn't excite me right now. Plus, I don't think the Yankees have any talent that Rays would want (on the minor league level). I would be ABSOLUTELY against us giving up any of our top prospects for Baldelli (No Hughes, no Duncan, no Henn). There are too many health question marks with Baldelli.

Re: Don't be shocked if...(Baldelli Rumor)

Originally Posted by Yankyfan

Listen don't loose sleep over this .It's a rumor and speculation.It comes from a credible sourse but the Yanks are only 1 of many with intrest.I just put it out to show there is some intrest.If you loose sleep over evry rumor in the Hot Stove you'll never make it till spring.

Wait, aren't you the same guy who knew someone (uncle maybe) in the ground crew at Yankee Stadium and had some "creative plan" for getting the game in despite the rain?